"Quite right," said Mrs.Proudie, "quite right to let him know that you knew that he had been arrested,--actually arrested by the police." "I thought it proper to mention that, because of the scandal," said the bishop.
"Oh, it has been terrible in the city," said Mr.Thumble.
"Never mind, Mr.Thumble," said Mrs.Proudie.

"Never mind that at present." Then she continued to read the letter.

"What's this?
Confession! That must come out, bishop.

It will never do that you should recommend confession to anybody, under any circumstances." "But, my dear--" "It must come out, bishop." "My lord has not meant auricular confession," suggested Mr.Thumble.
Then Mrs.Proudie turned round and looked at Mr.Thumble, and Mr.
Thumble nearly sank amidst the tables and chairs.

"I beg your pardon, Mrs.Proudie," he said.